It is not easy to say whether Ian Thomas, a farmer from Cornwall, is lucky or not. He found that he had not suffered a stroke, as was feared. But he had been struck by lightning. He was injured where the sharp and evanescent bolt from the clouds had pierced his body. But if he had not been wearing wellies, he would have been killed. He was rescued by his trusty schnauzer, Monty. But it was Monty’s metal bowl that had attracted the lightning in the first place.

Since Mr Thomas lived to tell the tale, it must have been good luck that prevailed. Perhaps he should see if there are still some remnants of it in his system. He need not tempt the fearful forked lightning again, but might perhaps try a lottery ticket and, if that works, consider other positive opportunities. With… Read more